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Spaghetti with Fresh Herbs and Garlic

Spaghetti with Fresh Herbs and Garlic prepared dish

This delightful spaghetti dish features a medley of fresh herbs and aromatic garlic, creating a vibrant and flavorful meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, it highlights the simplicity of quality ingredients. Serve it with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for added richness!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include fresh parsley, black pepper, fresh basil, spaghetti.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • 300 g spaghetti
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  4. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the garlic.
  5. Toss the spaghetti in the skillet with the garlic and olive oil, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
  6. Stir in the chopped basil and parsley, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Serve the spaghetti hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 61 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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